Grilled Peaches with A Fresh Cherry Sauce

I love the creative twist of this grilled dessert. This recipe is a play on the classic Peach Melba.

The grilling process gives an exotic taste to grilled fruits. Peaches take wonderfully to the grill, and their luscious sweetness marries perfectly with a bit of smoke.

The recipe takes advantage of the best that summer fruits have to offer with surprising flavors supported by the red wine, balsamic and cherry liqueur.

Ingredients

• 4 medium peaches
• 4 cookies
• 1 lb dark cherries, pitted
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp kirsch (cherry liqueur)

Process

Cherry Sauce:

1. In a sauté pan, over medium-high heat, combine the cherries, sugar, red wine, and balsamic vinegar
   
   
2. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft, 6 to 8 minutes
   
   
3. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until completely smooth
   
   
4. Return the mixture to the sauté pan over medium-high heat
   
   
5. Carefully add the kirsch and simmer until reduced to about 1/4cup

Peach Preparation

1. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits and place in a bowl
   
   
2. In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar
   
   
3. Coat the peaches with the butter mixture
   
   
4. Grill directly over medium-heat until grill marks are clearly visible and the peaches are soft (about 10 to 12 minutes) - turning peaches once on the grill
   
   
5. While the peaches are still warm, layer each serving glass with 2 peach halves, 1 scoop of ice cream, and 1 tablespoon of cherry sauce
   
   
6. Tuck a cookie into each glass and serve immediately